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First Female Unrestricted Line Officers Qualify In Submarines

U.S. Navy

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Master Chief Rusty Staub, assigned to Submarine Group 9 Command, congratulates Lt. j.g. Amber Cowan, assigned to the Blue crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741), for earning her submarine warfare officer device on December 5, 2012 in Bangor, Washington. Cowan is one of three Sailors to become the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Master Chief Rusty Staub, assigned to Submarine Group 9 Command, congratulates Lt. j.g. Amber Cowan, assigned to the Blue crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741), for earning her submarine warfare officer device on December 5, 2012 in Bangor, Washington. Cowan is one of three Sailors to become the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Philipp Roesler arrive for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Philipp Roesler arrive for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. German leaders recently agreed to begin legal procedures for banning the right-wing NPD political party, though Friedrich has said he is sceptical whether the move will pass Germany's Constitutional Court.

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. German leaders recently agreed to begin legal procedures for banning the right-wing NPD political party, though Friedrich has said he is sceptical whether the move will pass Germany's Constitutional Court.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Chancellor Angela Merkel prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Merkel is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later today.

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Chancellor Angela Merkel prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Merkel is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later today.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Schaeuble has been among the more conservative voices in the current policy debates surrounding the Eurozone debt crisis.

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Schaeuble has been among the more conservative voices in the current policy debates surrounding the Eurozone debt crisis.

Dal Lake In Kashmir

Yawar Nazir

A Kashmiri Muslim woman carry lotus leaves in her boat while rowing towards her home on December 05, 2012 in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Dal Lake in Kashmir is integral to tourism and recreation for tourists who have started to come in huge number since last year. Dal Lake has a total area of 29 square kilometres and is home to thousands of Shikaras and houseboats.

A Kashmiri Muslim woman carry lotus leaves in her boat while rowing towards her home on December 05, 2012 in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir, India. The Dal Lake in Kashmir is integral to tourism and recreation for tourists who have started to come in huge number since last year. Dal Lake has a total area of 29 square kilometres and is home to thousands of Shikaras and houseboats.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere (L) and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle arrive for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere (L) and Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle arrive for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle (L) and Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Philipp Roesler arrive for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle (L) and Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Philipp Roesler arrive for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere arrives the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere arrives the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The German and Israeli governments are meeting later in the day for German-Israeli government consultations.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. German leaders recently agreed to begin legal procedures for banning the right-wing NPD political party, though Friedrich has said he is sceptical whether the move will pass Germany's Constitutional Court.

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. German leaders recently agreed to begin legal procedures for banning the right-wing NPD political party, though Friedrich has said he is sceptical whether the move will pass Germany's Constitutional Court.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. German leaders recently agreed to begin legal procedures for banning the right-wing NPD political party, though Friedrich has said he is sceptical whether the move will pass Germany's Constitutional Court.

German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich arrives for the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. German leaders recently agreed to begin legal procedures for banning the right-wing NPD political party, though Friedrich has said he is sceptical whether the move will pass Germany's Constitutional Court.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Chancellor Angela Merkel prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Merkel is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later today.

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Chancellor Angela Merkel prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Merkel is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later today.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Schaeuble has been among the more conservative voices in the current policy debates surrounding the Eurozone debt crisis.

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Schaeuble has been among the more conservative voices in the current policy debates surrounding the Eurozone debt crisis.

Government Weekly Cabinet Meeting

Sean Gallup

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Schaeuble has been among the more conservative voices in the current policy debates surrounding the Eurozone debt crisis.

A chocolate St. Nicholas stands at the place of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble prior to the weekly German government cabinet meeting on December 6, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Schaeuble has been among the more conservative voices in the current policy debates surrounding the Eurozone debt crisis.

First Female Unrestricted Line Officers Qualify In Submarines

U.S. Navy

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Lt. j.g. Luke Leveque, assigned to the Gold crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738), pins the submarine officer warfare device on his wife, Lt. j.g. Marquette Leveque, assigned to the Gold crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742), at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on December 5, 2012 in Kings Bay, Georgia. Leveque is one of three Sailors to become the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Lt. j.g. Luke Leveque, assigned to the Gold crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738), pins the submarine officer warfare device on his wife, Lt. j.g. Marquette Leveque, assigned to the Gold crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Wyoming (SSBN 742), at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on December 5, 2012 in Kings Bay, Georgia. Leveque is one of three Sailors to become the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines.

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Master Chief Rusty... Fotografía de noticiasAlerta,Armada,Azul,Conflicto,Culturas,EE.UU.,Ejército,Felicitar,Flexibilidad,Fotografía,Global,Guerra,Herramientas profesionales,Horizontal,Libertad,Marina norteamericana,Marinero,Misil,Negocio,Negocio global,Submarino,Trabajar,TripulaciónPhotographer U.S. NavyCollection: Getty Images News 2012 U.S. NavyBANGOR, WA - DECEMBER 5: In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy, Master Chief Rusty Staub, assigned to Submarine Group 9 Command, congratulates Lt. j.g. Amber Cowan, assigned to the Blue crew of the ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741), for earning her submarine warfare officer device on December 5, 2012 in Bangor, Washington. Cowan is one of three Sailors to become the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines. (Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)